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Hearing Clinic Set up at Makerere University Hospital
By Mark Kawalya Two new health installations were opened on August 15, 2023, at the Makerere University Hospital…
Dr. Anthony Batte Receives the NIH Emerging Global Leaders Award
By Mark Kawalya Dr. Anthony Batte has received a 500,000 USD grant from the Fogarty International Center of…
ClinicPesa is Revolutionizing Healthcare in Uganda
By Mark Kawalya ClinicPesa, a cutting-edge digital platform, is spearheading a transformative shift in healthcare accessibility throughout Uganda.…
Uganda’s PearlAfricaSat to Facilitate 3D Printing of Human Tissue in Space.
By Mark Kawalya With collaboration from NASA and Japan, Uganda recently became a spacefaring nation after successfully launching…
Dr. Musenero Launches the National Exhibition for Science Week
By Mark Kawalya Dr. Monica Musenero, the Minister for Science, Technology and Innovation, has launched the 2022 National…
The 2023 HealthTech Challenge for Startups and Scale-ups is launched.
By Mark Kawalya HealthTech Hub Africa has announced the second iteration of the HealthTech Challenge with submissions open…
UVRI Holds Workshop On Quality Assurance and Laboratory Management Systems
By Mark Kawalya A group of laboratory experts convened to create, review and approve a COVID-19 manual that will…
Christopher Nsamba, the Ugandan who Designed the World’s Largest Life-Saving Incubator, Passes on
By Mark Kawalya Terry Pratchett once said that “A man is not dead while his name is still…
Rwanda Zipline delivers crucial medical supplies using drones.
By Mark Kawalya Remote locations are often logistically challenged when it comes to delivering much-needed medical supplies. Zipline,…
Rwandan Startup Jibu Makes Clean Drinking Water Accessible to the Underserved.
By Mark Kawalya Water is one of the fundamental essentials for life. In many parts of Africa, a…